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HY57 YVV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,821 mi
Last recorded70,821 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,915 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise child seat fitted nsr

advise oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 49,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,418 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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HY57 YVV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY57 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY57 YVV registered?

HY57 YVV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is HY57 YVV safe to buy?

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